Travel Reference
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WHERE TO DINE
Bagatelle Restaurant & Bar
NORWEGIAN/CHINESE/SUSHI Opening
in the late 1980s, this place quickly became a popular drinking and dining
venue, attracting a young, professional set with its good food and drink. In the
main dining area, bankers and merchants (usually in ties) enjoy the classic Nor-
wegian dishes, sometimes sampling sushi and Asian dishes too. Our party of
friends preferred the Chinese dishes, especially the chicken with cashews, the
beef with a savory black pepper sauce, and the sweet-and-sour prawns from the
Oslofjord. The Norwegian dishes, which depend on what's available and good
at the market, are prepared from classic recipes.
Storgata 45.
&
33-04-16-01.
Reservations recommended. Main courses 100NOK-200NOK ($14-$28). MC,
V. Daily 11am-11pm.
Fishland Restaurant
SEAFOOD/CONTINENTAL With its original
maritime decorations, Fishland is sheltered in an old fishermen's wharf building.
This is an appropriate backdrop for the excellent, fresh fish served here. The
wooden building seats 60 diners in cooler weather, but the number can swell to
200 in summer with outdoor seating. The creamy Norwegian clam chowder,
including white fish, shrimp, and vegetables, is the best we've tasted along the
fjord. The mixed fish platter will give you a sampling of excellent clams, prawns,
shrimp, salmon, monkfish, and filet of cod. Not in the mood for fish? The chef
prepares a number of meat and poultry dishes, including his specialty, roast
breast of duck with a cherry cognac sauce. Finish your repast with the chef 's
crème brûlée.
Tollbugate 1C.
&
33-04-88-10.
Reservations recommended. Main courses 180NOK-260NOK ($26-$37).
AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 11am-11pm. Closed Jan.
Sebastian
INTERNATIONAL/NORWEGIAN Set near the center of most
of the nightlife in the area, this is a reliable choice for well-prepared food with
quality ingredients. The dining is semiformal with white tablecloths and roman-
tic candlelight. Small paintings decorate the brick walls, and there is a pleasant
and relaxed atmosphere, with soothing music playing in the background. Fresh
flavors and decisive seasoning are reflected in such dishes as the filet of reindeer,
the pepper steak with a cognac sauce, and a Norwegian specialty,
leyfish
(dried
trout). We launched our meal with the succulent garlic-dressed snails, finishing
with hot chocolate cake that was creamy, moist, and a delight.
Storgata 29.
&
33-07-16-00.
Reservations recommended. Main courses 149NOK-230NOK ($21-$33). AE,
DC, MC, V. Mon-Thurs 4-10pm; Fri-Sat 4-11pm; Sun 2-10pm. Closed Dec 23-Jan 15.
HORTEN AFTER DARK
Pavilion,
Storgata 29 (
&
33-07-16-02
), is a glass building with a large outdoor
terrace, holding up to 400 patrons on a good night in summer. You must be 25
years of age to enter. It's a semiformal place, with most of the men in shirts and
ties. There is no cover charge, although you'll pay 73NOK ($10) for a drink.
The music is the latest recorded version from America or the Continent. It's
open daily 11am to 3am.
Lace,
Storgata 29 (
&
33-07-16-02
), right next door to Pavillion, offers two
dance floors. Lace is much more informal, and attracts the serious party crowd.
Most of the patrons range in age from 18 to 30. They have very good DJs and
a dramatic lighting system. The cover is 75NOK ($11) and the club is only open
Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 3am.
